In our latest photo report, the Magic Kingdom’s mountain range is getting spruced up and more and more holiday decorations are covering the park. Let’s jump right in, shall we?

Space Mountain

Scaffolding is up around Space Mountain as cosmetic changes continue in Tomorrowland.

Welcome to the Magic Kingdom

Decorating at the Magic Kingdom wasn’t quite finished in our last photo report, but every last wreath and tree is up now:

The Magic Kingdom times guide is now separated by land.

The Christmas tree on Main Street U.S.A. was installed.

The wreaths on the Main Street facades are up as well.

Christmas in Fantasyland

Belle’s village has been decorated for the season as well.

Some new Beauty and the Beast art for sale in Bonjour Village Gifts, in both giclee and print form.

Rollin’ on the Rivers of America

It can be unmercifully hot aboard the Liberty Square Riverboat during the summer months, but I often find myself aboard once the weather cools down at this time of year. Also, it offers a great view of the ongoing work on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is set to reopen on November 18th.

The questions continue as to if we will be getting the explosive finale scene already featured at Disneyland.

New nighttime lighting has been installed on the mountain as part of the ongoing refurbishment:

Facade work on the Haunted Mansion continues as well.

This and That

Guests still can’t seem to understand signage…

The Enchanted Tiki Room issue #1 is finally available in Adventureland. It is not a park exclusive cover, but it is a variant cover from the normal issues available elsewhere.

Decorations are now up on the back of Cinderella Castle.

I don’t often take artsy pictures, but Storybook Circus is so photogenic at night.

As always, the Magic Kingdom is beautiful in the evening, but it takes on a special glow during the holiday season.

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I couldn’t help but notice (probably not the only one) that “Celebrate The Magic” was still listed on the MK map. Are they just slowly easing “Once Upon A Time” by complementing it with CTM or did Disney just mistakingly print it on there?

Thanks for the update! nice pictures… Are special hours for Quick Service gone? I can’t see QS closing times anymore, this used to be on the bottom 1/3 of a page, it was handy for knowing when Harbor House or Pecos or Pinocchio closed for example (Cosmic Ray’s is always park opening to park close but not so the other QS, they vary).

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John Shepherd

3 years ago

You are right, there is something about Disney at night during Christmas holiday. It goes 10 steps further in awesomeness.